This Day in History: 1841-07-17

It was reported that the Avon River ran over its full length for the first time in 5 years.

Sources:
Perth gazette, 17 July 1841, p.3.
Inquirer, 11 Aug. 1841, p.3.
Rica Erickson. Old Toodyay and Newcastle. Toodyay Shire Council, 1974, p.81.